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A new sub-variant of Omicron is thought to be one of the chief drivers of the rises People in Oxfordshire are being reminded that COVID hasn’t gone away and to remember the precautions to protect ourselves against it. During the last couple of weeks case numbers in the county have doubled, with a new sub-variant […]
Stuart and Charlotte Pickwick have trained 1,500 people in CPR since Charlotte was taken ill five years ago A new life-saving defibrillator has been installed at the Woodgreen Leisure Centre in Banbury – the 19th unit to be installed by husband and wife team Stuart and Charlotte Pickwick from Brackley. CPR training and fund raising […]
The growth rate is more than double the overall increase for England The number of people living in the Cherwell District has leapt up by 13.5% in the last ten years. Results from the 2021 census reveal that 161,000 people now live in the district – up from 141,900 ten years ago. Cherwell’s population is […]
Savings of £3,740 could be made by switching weekday travel between Banbury and Oxford from the car to the bus A new campaign has been launched to encourage us to use Oxfordshire’s buses to help combat the cost-of-living crisis. People commuting between Banbury and Oxford on a daily basis could save £3,740 each year by […]
A Thames Valley Police investigation is ongoing A man who had been reported as being kidnapped has been found safe and well. Thames Valley Police received information about the incident during the early hours of Tuesday morning. They were told the male had been kidnapped on the Middleton Road in Banbury. Officers managed to locate […]
The event celebrates the role care homes play in supporting local communities It’s Care Home Open Week and a number of care homes in Oxfordshire are opening their doors to the public, to showcase their facilities and services. The week is coordinated by Championing Social Care and celebrates the role care homes play in supporting […]
Banbury United manager says the previous two years have been unbelievable Banbury United’s Manager Andy Whing has signed a new revised deal keeping him at the club until the end of the 2023-24 season. The new arrangement comes in the wake of the Puritans gaining promotion to the National League North at the end of […]
Today’s armed forces joined cadets and veterans in a parade, which culminated in a drum head service Armed Forces Day in Banbury on Saturday was a stirring tribute to services personnel past, present and future. An exciting programme of military-style entertainment – including parades, displays, demonstrations and a collection of war-time vehicles – attracted visitors […]
Competitors can reach speeds of up to 50-miles-per-hour A record number of people have registered to race down the hill in Avon Dassett for Saturday’s Soapbox Derby. Those taking part can reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour on the descent. Races will start at 10.15am and run through to 5.00pm. 36 karts […]
Its important to remember the role of the Battle of Cropredy Bridge in the overall outcome of the Civil War The 378th anniversary of the Battle of Cropredy Bridge will be commemorated this weekend. The battle was fought during the Civil War on the 29 June 1644. Three years ago a full re-enactment took place […]